1. Turn your HP dv3018TX laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP dv3018TX laptop.
3. Now that your HP dv3018TX laptop battery is unlocked, find the battery release button down.
4. Holding the laptop battery release button, gently pull your battery away from the laptop.
5. Now that your HP dv3018TX battery is removed, grab your replacement HP dv3018TX battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP dv3018TX battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.